Walking
The Rob Roy Way is close by.
There are numerous walking trails; Maps can be bought at the local Tourist information centres.
One local walk ‘Creag an Tuirc' is situated behind Balquhidder Kirk. Start at the waterfall and follow the path to reach the summit which offers a spectacular view of Loch Voil and Doine. On the summit sits a cairn in the memory of the Clan McLaren.
For more challenging walks there are a number of Munros close by including Ben Vorlich,, Ben Lawers, Ben Ledi. Ben More. Ordanance survey maps can be purchased at Lochearnhead Post Office.
Outdoor Experiences
http://www.canyouexperience.com
A variety of experiences are available locally throughout the year. Winter courses include Mountain Training and Hills skills, Winter Skills (do you know how to avoid an avalanche!), and GPS Navigation. Year round courses include Guided Canoe Trips, Cycling Trips, Hiking, Bike Hire and Canoe/Pedalo Hire. They are based at Loch Lomond Shores Visitor Centre - Telephone 01389 602576
Legend Sailing offers canoeing, canyoning, archery, sail boat hire, mountain biking etc. They are based at Loch Earn Watersports and Loch Tay - http://www.legendsailing.co.uk/. Telephone: 01567 820051 / 07759 527078
Go Ape is an award-winning high wire forest adventure course of rope bridges, Tarzan Swings and zip slides up to 40 feet up in the trees. Appealing to a wide age range, customers are fitted with a climbing harness, given instructions, and then trek from tree to tree high above the forest floor (over 10's only). The only Scottish location is in Aberfoyle. Telephone: 0845 6439215
www.goape.co.uk
Paintballing
New to Aberfeldy and Crieff
Go wild in the wild, whether you are an individual or a group we have lots to offer! Not only do we have PAINTBALLING but many other activities from GOLD PANNING and WHITE WATER RAFTING to CLAY PIDGEON SHOOTING and OFF ROAD DRIVING for more details goto www.perthshirepaintball.com or call us on 07717095353
Wildlife Activities
Argarty Red Kites Project
http://www.argatyredkites.co.uk-
Red Kites are back in Scotland after an absence of nearly 130 years. Visit this working farm, and for a very modest fee be taken on a Ranger led walk to see the acrobatic and colourful birds.
Watch these large birds swoop and soar - they are breeding locally and you can visit the large hide for a great veiw. Phone and check for feeding times. http://www.argatyredkites.co.uk.
Because we are a working farm and we cannot be open every day of the year, booking is highly recommended .
Please use the online Booking and Enquiry Form or phone us on 01786 841373 For those of you with Sat. Nav. the Postcode is FK16 6EJ
To find a wide range of wild-life watching options look at http://www.wild-scotland.org.uk.
Phoenix Falconry
http://www.scottishfalconry.co.uk- Featured on BBC's Animal Hospital , this provides a chance to spend time on an exclusive Highland Hawking Estates, working with Hawks, Pointing Dogs and Ferrets.
Bird Watching
http://www.birdofpreytrail.com- We are priviledged to have a wide variety of birds in our corner of the National Park. In addition to just relaxing and seeing what comes your way, you can get out and about on the Trossachs Bird of Prey Trail (www.birdofpreytrail.com). This takes you on a circular tour of the local area where you are likely to see many species such as Merlin, Buzzard and Osprey, and perhaps even a Golden Eagle.
Sea.fari Adventures (Oban)
Marine eco-tour operator using rigid-hulled inflatable boats. Easdale, by Oban, Argyll. PA34 4RF Tel: 01852 300003
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